Industry Linked Design Program | South Korea

Key information

Destination: Seoul, South Korea

Dates: 4 - 19 July 2026

Program cost: TBC + airfares (for reference, the 2025 program cost A$2,950 + airfares)  

Funding:

• $5,065 OS HELP Loans available for eligible students
• $10,130 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Program eligibility: Undergraduate students (Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Product Design Engineering and Communication Design)

Application deadline: 15 March 2026

Overview

This program offers wide exposure to Korean design and culture with projects focused on eco-friendly design and future mobility. You will collaborate with peers from HongIk University’s Design program, advancing your skills in design prototyping while working with leading educators and mentored by Korean industry partners such as Hyundai Motors, Samsung, and LG.

Beyond the project, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Korean culture and style, with enriching experiences in Korea. This opportunity is perfect for you if you are passionate about innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and exploring one of the world's most dynamic design hubs. Don't miss this chance to broaden your horizons and build a global design perspective! 

Highlights

Join this industry-linked program and dive into Korea’s vibrant design scene, working directly with leading innovators such as Hyundai Kia Motors, Samsung, and LG. 

Two exciting program streams will be available:

• Stream 1: E-Bike x Future Lifestyle (Industrial Design & Fashion Design) 
• Stream 2: Redefining HongDae (Communication Design)

You’ll have the chance to push creative boundaries, collaborate with industry experts, and gain real-world experience in one of the world’s most inspiring design hubs!

You will be exposed to global design network opportunities, working together on a future eco-friendly mobility design project with HongIk University students and meeting Korean industry experts from Hyundai Motors, Samsung and LG. More information about the program itinerary will be announced in the coming months.

Academic information

Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?

DIA20006

Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree? 

No.

Eligibility

To qualify for this program, you must:

• be enrolled into an Undergraduate degree in Design (Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Product Design Engineering and Communication Design)

Program cost

TBC + airfares (for reference, the 2025 program cost A$2,950 + airfares)

See below for the list of inclusions and exclusions of the program fee.

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• In-country transport
  
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Lectures, visits and workshops with industry partners
• Cultural activities and excursions
  
• Travel and medical insurance
   

Exclusions

• International airfares
• Most meals 
• Academic unit tuition fees
• Visa expenses (if required)
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses
   

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$5,065 or A$10,130 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Information sessions

Want to learn more? Register your interest and we will be in touch once an information session is available to watch online or attend.